World Wide Web Resources - International Business

Atlantic Council of the United States Atlantic Council of the United States
Conducts studies and makes policy recommendations on international economic issues in the Atlantic and Pacific communities; sponsors conferences and educational exchanges.
Background Notes United States Department of State
Facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty.
BBC News Country Profiles British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions.
Center for International Private Enterprise Center for International Private Enterprise
Works to strengthen private voluntary business organizations worldwide and to promote participation in the formation of public policy. Cooperates with local, national, regional, and multilateral institutions promoting private enterprise.
Center for National Policy Center for National Policy
A non-profit, non-partisan public policy organization located in Washington, DC. Founded in 1981, the Center's mission is to engage national leaders with new policy options and innovative programs designed to advance progressive ideas in the interest of all Americans.
CIA World Factbook United States Central Intelligence Agency
Provides information about many of the countries of the world prepared by the Central Intelligence Agency.
Commerce Business Daily (CBD) United States Department of Commerce
Lists notices of proposed government procurement actions, contract awards, sales of government property, and other procurement information. Each edition contains approximately 500-1,000 notices. Each notice appears in the CBD only once. The CBD databases online via GPO Access contain notices from December 2, 1996 to January 2, 2002.
Commercial News USA United States Department of Commerce
Official United States Department of Commerce showcase for American-made products and services. The catalog-style magazine is designed to help American companies promote products and services to buyers in more than 145 countries.
Consumers for World Trade Consumers for World Trade
A network of consumers who believe that reducing and eliminating trade barriers between nations leads to economic stability, ensures a better quality of life for all people, and reduces consumer costs while providing more marketplace choices.
Country Studies Library of Congress
Presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.
Federation of International Trade Associations Federation of International Trade Associations
Fosters international trade by strengthening the role of local, regional, and national associations throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada that have an international mission.
Institute for International Economics Peterson Institute for International Economics
A private, nonprofit, nonpartisan research institution devoted to the study of international economic policy. Since 1981 the Institute has provided timely, objective analysis and concrete solutions to key international economic problems.
International Chamber of Commerce International Chamber of Commerce
The voice of world business championing the global economy as a force for economic growth, job creation and prosperity.
International Trade Administration United States Department of Commerce
The Trade Information Center (TIC) is a comprehensive resource for information on all U.S. Federal Government export assistance programs. The Center is operated by the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce for the 20 federal agencies comprising the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC). These agencies are responsible for managing the U.S. Government's export promotion programs and activities.
Japan Productivity Center for Socio-Economic Development Japan Productivity Center for Socio-Economic Development
A non-profit organization (NPO) and non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 1955 to promote the Productivity Movement in Japan under its Three Guiding Principles.
Office of the United States Trade Representative United States Trade Representative
Office that negotiates directly with foreign governments to create trade agreements, resolve disputes and participate in global trade policy organizations.
Office of Trade and Industry Information United States Department of Commerce
Conducts policy-oriented research and analysis of U.S. international trade and competitive performance; analyzes international economic factors affecting U.S. trade; forecasts and identifies future trade trends and problems.
TradeStats United States Department of Commerce
Maintains all U.S. and foreign import and export statistics.
United States Council for International Business United States Council for International Business
Advances the global interests of American business both at home and abroad. It is the American affiliate of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Business and Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC) to the OECD, and the International Organisation of Employers (IOE).
United States Department of Commerce United States Department of Commerce
Fosters, promotes, and develops the foreign and domestic commerce of the United States.
United States Department of State United States Department of State
Provides support to American business overseas.
United States Embassies United States Department of State
Websites of U.S. embassies, consulates, and diplomatic missions.
United States International Trade Commission United States International Trade Commission
An independent federal agency determining import injury to U.S. industries in antidumping, countervailing duty, and global and China safeguard investigations; directing actions against unfair trade practices involving patent, trademark, and copyright infringement; supporting policymakers through economic analysis and research on the global competitiveness of U.S. industries; and maintaining the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
United States Trade and Development Agency United States Trade and Development Agency
USTDA's mission is to advance economic development and U.S. commercial interests in developing and middle-income countries
World Bank World Bank Group
A vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world.
World Services Group Country Business Guides World Services Group
The mission of World Services Group (WSG) is to create a global network of professional service industries which promotes members' mutual interests and provides for their benefit and their clients' benefit access to the services of other members.
World Trade Organization (WTO) World Trade Organization
The only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.